Danny DeVito’s MonologueSummary: After announcing that ABC has abruptly cancelled “Taxi” for low ratings, Danny DeVito brings out the cast so they can make their final bow.Also Hosted: 83b, 87f, 88g, 92j, 99h.Note: HBO wanted to acquire “Taxi” and produce new episodes on its cable station, but NBC secured the rights first and placed it on the same night and time slot it had at ABC. It was scheduled back-to-back with new sitcom “Cheers”; both shows had been created by the Charles-Burrows-Charles team. “Taxi” again finished that season with low ratings and was cancelled once and for all.Transcript

TaxiSummary: Louie DePalma (Danny DeVito) drives a cab to ABC’s headquarters and detonates the building with a bomb.Transcript

Executive Stress TestSummary: Just as he receives a great promotion at work, Bob Hoskins (Danny DeVito) finds himself stressed out over a series of events that appear to be out of his control.Transcript

America is Turning GaySummary: Spoofing Dr. Pepper’s “Be A Pepper” and “America’s Turning 7-Up” jingles, Americans dance in the streets to celebrate their sudden openness in being gay.Note: Repeat from 81o.

Table TalkSummary: Tony Rosato demonstrates how to skillfully order wine without being taken for a chump by the Steward (Nate Herman).Transcript

No More WrestlingSummary: Brian Doyle-Murray interviews Andy Kaufman about his recent match with professional wrestler Jerry Lawler.Transcript

Author: Don Roy King

Don Roy King is directing his fourteenth season of Saturday Night Live. That work has earned him nine Emmys and thirteen nominations. Additionally, he has been nominated for thirteen DGA Awards and won in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Mr. King is also the creative director of Broadway Worldwide which brings theatrical events to theaters. The company has produced Smokey Joe’s Café; Putting It Together with Carol Burnett; Jekyll & Hyde; and Memphis, all directed by Mr. King. He completed the screen capture of Broadway's Romeo & Juliet in 2013. - LinkedIn View all posts by Don Roy King